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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kai Iwamoto Expresses Pride in Forging New Path for Japanese Lacrosse Players
If the subject of Japanese sports trailblazers comes up in conversation, pioneering baseball and soccer stars would pr
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[Kosei Inoue’s Judo Story] ‘I Love Coaching – I’m Determined to Give It My All’
Last of 14 parts The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward wanted to know more about what it is that […]
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BASKETBALL | Wizards’ Rui Hachimura Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, the league announced on Tuesda
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[Kosei Inoue’s Judo Story] Reaching Beyond Home to Strengthen the Team and Bring Results
Part 13 of 14 parts The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward wanted to know more about what it is […]
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[ODDS and EVENS] An Ode to Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka’s road to victory in the 2020 U.S Open resembled a theatrical performance in one noticeable way. Along [&h
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[Kosei Inoue’s Judo Story] The Turning Point for Judo’s Revival in Japan
Part 12 of 14 parts The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward wanted to know more about what it […]
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TENNIS | Naomi Osaka Captures Second U.S. Open Title
After a lousy start, Naomi Osaka outmuscled and outplayed Victoria Azarenka in the U.S. Open Women’s singles final in
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[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Koji Murofushi Steps Into Top Job at Japan Sports Agency
Koji Murofushi, the departing sports director for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, has acquired big responsi
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TENNIS | Naomi Osaka Books Spot in U.S. Open Final
Naomi Osaka advanced to the U.S. Open women’s singles final with a hard-fought 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 6-3 victory over [&hell
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[Kosei Inoue’s Judo Story] Knowing How to Make a Comeback and When to Retire
Part 11 of 14 parts The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward wanted to know more about what it […]
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[Kosei Inoue’s Judo Story] Overcoming the Physical and Mental Demons of a Major Injury
Part 10 of 14 parts The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward wanted to know more about what it is […]
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ODDS and EVENS | Takuma Sato Navigates New Territory as Two-Time Indy 500 Winner
Winning the Indy 500 for the second time on August 23 will probably be remembered as the biggest achievement […